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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 988.05 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 988.05 and 538.70 is: 808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 988.05 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/988.05 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 988.05 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 532,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,262.54/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.05

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